Perinatal & Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic

Perinatal & Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic

  • About
  • Focus Areas
  • Appointments
  • Services

    • The Perinatal & Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic at U-M Health is a specialized destination clinic dedicated to providing state-of-the-art assessments, support, and therapeutic interventions for women throughout the reproductive life cycle. Our clinic focuses on ensuring the mental health and well-being of women facing unique challenges during key transitional periods such as pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.

    Focus Areas
    • Pre-conception Planning: Support for mental health optimization prior to pregnancy
    • Anxiety & Mood Disorders: Assistance during pregnancy and postpartum
    • Breastfeeding Difficulties: Addressing emotional distress linked to breastfeeding challenges
    • Infertility & Reproductive Loss: Sensitive support for these stressful experiences
    • Hormonal Mood Disorders: Management of mood changes related to reproductive hormones, such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder and perimenopausal mood changes

    Appointment Information

    For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please call 734-764-0231 or 800-525-5188.

    Services
    • Psychoeducation: Guidance on mental health and well-being specifically for women
    • Diagnostic Evaluation: Personalized assessments to meet individual needs
    • Medication Management: Expert support for use during pregnancy and postpartum
    • Non-pharmacological Wellness Coaching: Strategies for mental wellness without medication
    • Individual & Group Psychotherapy: Tailored therapeutic support
    • Resources & Referrals: Assistance with finding community support
    • Care Coordination: Collaboration with other pregnancy and postpartum care providers
    • Postpartum Support: Encouraging healthy mother-infant bonding

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